Feb 2, 2021 | In Medicine
I recently returned from Northwest Territories where I’d been working as a physician for the last six months. Now, back in Nova Scotia, I’m reflecting on what it’s been like to have worked in areas of Canada with relatively few cases of COVID-19. A...
Nov 22, 2020 | In Medicine, In Writing
A friend recently drew my attention to the fact that Season 16 of Grey’s Anatomy seemed different. I have to admit, I didn’t realize Grey’s Anatomy was still on air. Is that bad? The difference this season is that Meredith Grey, the main character,...
Oct 16, 2020 | In Medicine
Now more than ever, there is a need for accurate health communication. For those of you who may not know me, I’m a medical doctor in Canada. Last year, I also started my MA in Journalism at the University of Miami because I’m interested in the field of health...
Jul 26, 2020 | In Medicine, In Writing
There is nothing unprofessional about a #medbikini. I was relieved to learn that an article published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery on Friday was retracted. In case you missed it… Sexism in Medicine In a clear example of sexism in medicine, the study went...
Mar 23, 2020 | In Medicine, In Writing
The number of COVID-19 cases now exceeds 378,000 worldwide. This new coronavirus, also known as SARS-CoV-2, is having unprecedented global effects. The number of deaths in Italy surpasses 6000 and there is a lock-down in many countries. The number of worldwide cases...
Mar 21, 2020 | In Medicine
By Dr. Brendan McCarville and Dr. Sarah Fraser We are in an unprecedented time. With the amount of information available, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Sometimes the information we consume is confusing. For example, at a March 16th press briefing, President...
An interview with Dr. Onye Nnorom15 November 2021
The Superwoman Code8 June 2021